Articles by

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪

Before becoming the Senior Editor of DutchReview, Sarah was a fresh-faced international looking to learn more about the Netherlands. Since moving here in 2017, Sarah has added a BA in English and Philosophy (Hons.), an MA in Literature (Hons.), and over three years of writing experience at DutchReview to her skillset. When Sarah isn't acting as a safety threat to herself and others (cycling), you can find her trying to sound witty while writing about some of the stickier topics such as mortgages and Dutch law.

Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2025 guide

Moving to the Netherlands offers a number of challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself...

How much do I have to earn to buy a house in the Netherlands?

It’s the question that keeps us all guessing: How much money do you need to make in...

Your borrowing power for a mortgage in the Netherlands in 2025

The first thing you probably ask yourself when you decide to take out a Dutch mortgage is...

How long does it take to get a mortgage approved in the Netherlands?

So, your offer on a Dutch house has just been accepted, congrats! Now, you must wait for...

How to calculate a winning offer for your Dutch dream house 

Picture this: you’ve been hunting for a home in the Netherlands for months, and your dream house...

How to get a mortgage in the Netherlands: 7 tips from the mortgage experts at ING

Sometimes, all you need is for an expert to sit you down and tell you what to...

What does the future of the Dutch housing market look like? We sat down with a mortgage expert

It’s hard to tell what will happen next in life, but when it comes to the future...

Scalable Capital: Why this investment app is the way to go for expats in the Netherlands 

As an expat in the Netherlands, I’m juggling many balls at once: I need to keep up...